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Hendrick Goltzius

Jonas Suyderhoff

1649

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Hendrick Goltzius is a 1649 ink by Jonas Suyderhoff, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jonas Suyderhoff
When & what style?: 1649 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. His face is framed by a dark oval, surrounded by a border packed with tiny figures—cherubs, swirling leaves, and a coat of arms at the top. The edges are filled with detailed patterns like flowers, scrolls, and more small human shapes, giving it a busy, decorative look. The text at the bottom names the man as *Hendrick Goltzius*, though the artist who made this print is someone else. The whole image is made using lines and shading, not paint—it’s a type of printmaking. Next, check out etching to see how artists create these kinds of detailed prints.